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Updated 3 days, 18 hours ago

Benches invite people to sit a spell

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Yes, we can grow responsibly

Unless you have been living in a cave for the past year or so, you have been exposed to the unprecedented influx of newcomers to our area.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
With fatal traffic crashes on the rise, it’s time to re-emphasize safety

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the traffic safety community considered the possibility of a dramatic reduction in the number of fatal cr…

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Major Whipple's shot still resonates

We shouldn’t be surprised that local Republican kingpin Brent Regan is giving butterfly kisses to John Birchers and claiming they’re the brain trust of conserv…

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Contronyms: A Janus personality

It's all about words that contradict each other.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Using your checkbook can backfire

Imagine logging into your bank account and discovering that your checking account has been drained of almost all the money you had in the account.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
My Turn: VRBO: What's behind recent protest

Messenger, not issue, focal point of attack.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Showing up for work? We see you!

Main Street column for Aug. 4

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Distracted: Idaho earns dubious driver distinction

State ranks 10th worst state for distracted drivers.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Solid waste challenges explained

I would like to respond to Mr. Anderson on fixing the solid waste woes article. He called it bureaucratic nincompoopery.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
HUCKLEBERRIES: Nelly knuckle-rap rings 'round the world

Well, as expected, rap and hip hop fans — and even some Europeans — have noticed our kerfluffle over rapper Nelly’s sold-out concert at the North Idaho State F…

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Good government starts with quality people

Imagine for a moment that Kootenai County government is a car and the car has some handling problems.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Pooh sticks, anyone?

A glimpse at the wide, wide world of weird sports.

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Where the Trojan Horse roams

Let’s face it, when we invite a digital voice assistant like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Siri, into our homes, we are essentially inviting a device…

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Together again, split-shifters reunited

Main Street for July 28

Updated 5 years, 2 months ago
Like ice cream? Thank China

Nothing like a green bean 'ice cream' on a hot July afternoon.